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title: "TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System"
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# TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a77b7a36-e73f-4e55-9b0e-cdabb6dfcc5f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System" is led by Transport for London (TfL). This initiative falls under the category of research services and is located in London, England. The tender period for this open procurement method concluded on 1st January 2020, while the contract commenced on 21st February 2020 and will run until 30th September 2020. The awarded contract has a value of £30,000 and has been granted to the University of Nottingham, marking the contract status as active as of 1st January 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research services sector, particularly for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that specialise in academic research or have expertise in operational location systems are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With TfL prioritising innovation in public transport, businesses that can demonstrate their ability to define standards and enhance service delivery will be in a strong position to pursue further growth in partnership with public authorities.

## Notice

Defining a standard for location of bus operations to document a measure. This will be used in the Ibus tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3582f61-5fc3-4b27-875d-44afe6bf314f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 09:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3582f61-5fc3-4b27-875d-44afe6bf314f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3582f61-5fc3-4b27-875d-44afe6bf314f
  21st February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/883783df-cbf3-4b5c-9aff-8e6c15114afc
  TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System

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